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Ari Wasserman and Bill Landis discuss Ohio State football and recruiting. From Ohio Stadium to the Woody Hayes Athletic Center and all the highways connecting Big Ten country, they cover the most important stories surrounding one of the biggest programs in college football. Subscribe to The Athletic: http://theathletic.com/4-6

Ari Wasserman and Bill Landis discuss Ohio State football and recruiting. From Ohio Stadium to the Woody Hayes Athletic Center and all the highways connecting Big Ten country, they cover the most important stories surrounding one of the biggest programs in college football. Subscribe to The Athletic: http://theathletic.com/4-6

State of the Program: National Title or Bust

The Athletic's Bill Landis & Ari Wasserman discuss their annual 'State of the Program'. The Buckeyes are National Championship contenders and the feeling of "National Championship or bust" is more prevalent now than maybe ever in Columbus.

The Athletic's Bill Landis & Ari Wasserman discuss their annual 'State of the Program'. The Buckeyes are National Championship contenders and the feeling of "National Championship or bust" is more prevalent now than maybe ever in Columbus.

Ari Wasserman and Bill Landis discuss the latest 2021 commitments for Ohio State, and how the program is trending toward signing the best class of the modern recruiting era. They break down the return of Buckeye football players to campus next month, and what... Show more

Ari Wasserman and Bill Landis discuss the latest 2021 commitments for Ohio State, and how the program is trending toward signing the best class of the modern recruiting era. They break down the return of Buckeye football players to campus next month, and what that means for the prospects of a 2020 season. And they tackle this question: If you had to replace Ryan Day with another current head coach in the Big Ten, who would you pick?

Ari Wasserman & Bill Landis answer questions from The Athletic subscribers. Where does Justin Fields rank among QBs in the 2021 NFL Draft class? Is it possible the 2021 recruiting rankings are incomplete because of COVID19's impact on talent evaluation? What... Show more

Ari Wasserman & Bill Landis answer questions from The Athletic subscribers. Where does Justin Fields rank among QBs in the 2021 NFL Draft class? Is it possible the 2021 recruiting rankings are incomplete because of COVID19's impact on talent evaluation? What CFB road trip food did not live up to expectations? Will the 2020 schedule be condensed? Is a return to Ohio State in the cards for Urban Meyer in the future?

The Athletic's Ari Wasserman & Bill Landis react to how the NFL Draft played out over the weekend. KJ Hill was projected to go in the 3rd round but didn't come off the board until the 7th. Why? Is Ohio State's draft success a reason to question whether Urban... Show more

The Athletic's Ari Wasserman & Bill Landis react to how the NFL Draft played out over the weekend. KJ Hill was projected to go in the 3rd round but didn't come off the board until the 7th. Why? Is Ohio State's draft success a reason to question whether Urban Meyer underachieved in Columbus? Plus, why did Kirby Smart keep 5th round pick Jake Fromm when he could have had potential first round pick Justin Fields?

The Athletic's Ari Wasserman & Bill Landis react to Ohio State receiver Jaelen Gill entering the transfer portal. The NFL Draft is this week and many former Buckeyes will be selected. How do Ari & Bill rank the OSU prospects compared to the pro scouts and draft experts?

The Athletic's Ari Wasserman & Bill Landis react to Ohio State receiver Jaelen Gill entering the transfer portal. The NFL Draft is this week and many former Buckeyes will be selected. How do Ari & Bill rank the OSU prospects compared to the pro scouts and draft experts?

The Athletic's Ari Wasserman and Bill Landis answer subscriber questions about Ohio State football past & present.
Which Buckeyes will be All-Americans in 2020?
What will the offensive scheme look like in year 2 under Ryan Day?
Who will be the top 3... Show more

Ari Wasserman & Bill Landis review The Athletic's Ohio State fan survey results. Plus, in honor of the spring game, which was supposed to be played this weekend, the guys draft the 20 best players on the Buckeyes roster to play on team Ari & team Bill.

Ari Wasserman & Bill Landis review The Athletic's Ohio State fan survey results. Plus, in honor of the spring game, which was supposed to be played this weekend, the guys draft the 20 best players on the Buckeyes roster to play on team Ari & team Bill.

The Athletic's Ari Wasserman & Bill Landis catch up with former Ohio State great & Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George. Plus, the Buckeyes picked up another key recruit this week and Bill watched the 2002 National Championship game for the first time.

The Athletic's Ari Wasserman & Bill Landis catch up with former Ohio State great & Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George. Plus, the Buckeyes picked up another key recruit this week and Bill watched the 2002 National Championship game for the first time.

The Athletic's Ari Wasserman & Bill Landis talk about former Oklahoma RB Trey Sermon and his decision to transfer to Ohio State. Sermon rushed for more than 2000 yards in 3 years at OU and is the perfect solution to the Buckeyes injury issues at running back. Show more

The Athletic's Ari Wasserman & Bill Landis talk about former Oklahoma RB Trey Sermon and his decision to transfer to Ohio State. Sermon rushed for more than 2000 yards in 3 years at OU and is the perfect solution to the Buckeyes injury issues at running back. Plus, a full breakdown of the best frozen pizzas to enjoy during social isolation and subscriber questions.

The Athletic's Ari Wasserman and Bill Landis discuss a busy week on the Ohio State recruiting trail. The guys listen to Ari's discussion with Buckeyes AD Gene Smith about his decision to suspend recruiting travel before the NCAA set their own guidelines. Plus,... Show more

The Athletic's Ari Wasserman and Bill Landis discuss a busy week on the Ohio State recruiting trail. The guys listen to Ari's discussion with Buckeyes AD Gene Smith about his decision to suspend recruiting travel before the NCAA set their own guidelines. Plus, mailbag questions from The Athletic subscribers.

Bill and Ari go player by player with Ohio State's 14 early enrollees and project what we'll see from them this spring, in the 2020 season and long term — with a quick detour to discuss Ari's fast food adventures on his recruiting trip to North Carolina.

Bill and Ari go player by player with Ohio State's 14 early enrollees and project what we'll see from them this spring, in the 2020 season and long term — with a quick detour to discuss Ari's fast food adventures on his recruiting trip to North Carolina.

Do the Buckeyes have a Crisis at Running Back after Master Teague's Injury?

The Athletic's Ari Wasserman & Bill Landis react to the news that Buckeyes #1 running back Master Teague is out for the remainder of the spring with an achilles injury. The severity of the injury will determine whether Ohio State will pick up a transfer... Show more

The Athletic's Ari Wasserman & Bill Landis react to the news that Buckeyes #1 running back Master Teague is out for the remainder of the spring with an achilles injury. The severity of the injury will determine whether Ohio State will pick up a transfer running back. Bill talks about his other takeaways from the 1st week of practice. How do all the defensive pieces fit together to form a starting 11?

Ari Wasserman & Bill Landis are back to discuss the latest news on Ohio State football. Ryan Day has dismissed two players from the team. Former Buckeyes coach Luke Fickell turned down Michigan State to stay at Cincinnati. Spring football kicks off in two... Show more

Ari Wasserman & Bill Landis are back to discuss the latest news on Ohio State football. Ryan Day has dismissed two players from the team. Former Buckeyes coach Luke Fickell turned down Michigan State to stay at Cincinnati. Spring football kicks off in two weeks, what work will get done on the offensive side of the football?

Now that Cameron Martinez is signed, Ari and Bill dive into which side of the ball he'll play on; and discuss whether or not Luke Fickell should take the Michigan State job and what that would mean for Ohio State.

Now that Cameron Martinez is signed, Ari and Bill dive into which side of the ball he'll play on; and discuss whether or not Luke Fickell should take the Michigan State job and what that would mean for Ohio State.

Ari & Bill dive into what Ohio State's defensive unit will look like in 2020 after losing key pieces like Chase Young and Jeff Okudah. Plus, new defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs is already landing top talent on the recruiting trail.

Ari & Bill dive into what Ohio State's defensive unit will look like in 2020 after losing key pieces like Chase Young and Jeff Okudah. Plus, new defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs is already landing top talent on the recruiting trail.

Ari & Bill dive into what Ohio State's offensive attack will look like in 2020. Justin Fields is a returning superstar but who will play around him? Take a first look (and listen) at the Buckeyes 2020 offensive depth chart.

Ari & Bill dive into what Ohio State's offensive attack will look like in 2020. Justin Fields is a returning superstar but who will play around him? Take a first look (and listen) at the Buckeyes 2020 offensive depth chart.

Ari regrets sending a tweet during the National Championship game. Is it ok to say Ohio State is better than Clemson even though the Buckeyes lost the head-to-head to the Tigers at the Fiesta Bowl? Bill give his take on how OSU would have stacked up vs. LSU. Show more

Ari regrets sending a tweet during the National Championship game. Is it ok to say Ohio State is better than Clemson even though the Buckeyes lost the head-to-head to the Tigers at the Fiesta Bowl? Bill give his take on how OSU would have stacked up vs. LSU. The Big Ten West is already getting offseason and the guys aren't buying it. Ryan Day's press conference i this afternoon, what question(s) should Bill ask? Plus, a recruiting update as we are 3 weeks away from National Signing Day 2.0

Key Buckeyes have declared for the NFL Draft and others have decided to stay at Ohio State. Corey Dennis is hired as QB Coach. Will the young coach have success coaching Justin Fields in Ryan Day's offense?
Ari & Bill make predictions for the 2020 season:... Show more

Key Buckeyes have declared for the NFL Draft and others have decided to stay at Ohio State. Corey Dennis is hired as QB Coach. Will the young coach have success coaching Justin Fields in Ryan Day's offense?

Ari & Bill make predictions for the 2020 season:

Will Ohio State make the playoff again next season?
Will Justin Fields wins the Heisman Trophy?
Will Kerry Coombs return to Columbus?
Will a scholarship QB transfer out of the program?
Will Paris Johnson be a freshman starter?
Will Baron Browning be a full-time inside linebacker?

Ohio State's season is over and Buckeyes fans are angry about controversial calls. Ari & Bill discuss all the missed opportunities OSU had in the redzone and how the anger from this one is going linger for awhile. Justin Fields had a very successful 1st season... Show more

Ohio State's season is over and Buckeyes fans are angry about controversial calls. Ari & Bill discuss all the missed opportunities OSU had in the redzone and how the anger from this one is going linger for awhile. Justin Fields had a very successful 1st season in Columbus, despite throwing a last-minute INT. What will he look like in year 2 under Ryan Day?

Ari & Bill are together in Scottsdale for Fiesta Bowl media day. Ari talks about his convo with Urban Meyer. Jeff Hafley spoke to the the media for the first time since taking the BC job. 3 offensive lineman announce that they will be back in 2020.

Ari & Bill are together in Scottsdale for Fiesta Bowl media day. Ari talks about his convo with Urban Meyer. Jeff Hafley spoke to the the media for the first time since taking the BC job. 3 offensive lineman announce that they will be back in 2020.

Merry Christmas from Uncle Ari & Cousin Bill! Ohio State is 3 days away from Fiesta Bowl kickoff vs. #3 Clemson. Justin Fields says he's not yet 100% after suffering a knee injury vs. Penn State. How concerned should fans be about those comments? Both Ohio... Show more

Merry Christmas from Uncle Ari & Cousin Bill! Ohio State is 3 days away from Fiesta Bowl kickoff vs. #3 Clemson. Justin Fields says he's not yet 100% after suffering a knee injury vs. Penn State. How concerned should fans be about those comments? Both Ohio State and Clemson are both playing to disrespect card during media availability in Phoenix. Will the Buckeyes play 2 safeties on the field like they did against Wisconsin and Michigan? Stay tuned, Ari and Bill we back tomorrow for more updates from the desert.

Ari & Bill discuss Jeff Hafley leaving for Boston College, what it means for Ohio State, who Day might get to replace him — former OSU assistant Kerry Coombs — is at the top of that list; then the guys previewed signing day.

Ari & Bill discuss Jeff Hafley leaving for Boston College, what it means for Ohio State, who Day might get to replace him — former OSU assistant Kerry Coombs — is at the top of that list; then the guys previewed signing day.

Ari Wasserman and Bill Landis look back at the last 10 years of Buckeyes Football. The guys remember all the great players, coaches and games over the last decade including Ohio State's famous CFB Playoff National Championship.

Ari Wasserman and Bill Landis look back at the last 10 years of Buckeyes Football. The guys remember all the great players, coaches and games over the last decade including Ohio State's famous CFB Playoff National Championship.

Ohio State made critical mistakes against Penn State but still dominated in all three phases of the game. What does it say about the Buckeyes? It's Michigan week. Ryan Day and Jim Harbaugh will meet for the first time. Ari remarks how fascinating it is to... Show more

Ohio State made critical mistakes against Penn State but still dominated in all three phases of the game. What does it say about the Buckeyes? It's Michigan week. Ryan Day and Jim Harbaugh will meet for the first time. Ari remarks how fascinating it is to cover a successful program with a young 1st year head coach. Justin Fields showed his true dual threat ability for the 1st time this season.

Ari & Bill are back to answer your questions before Ohio State plays back-to-back games vs. Penn State and Michigan. What version of Justin Fields will we see on Saturday? Plus, a debate about breakfast sandwiches.

Ari & Bill are back to answer your questions before Ohio State plays back-to-back games vs. Penn State and Michigan. What version of Justin Fields will we see on Saturday? Plus, a debate about breakfast sandwiches.

Ohio State sleepwalks in New Jersey and beats Rutgers 56-21. Justin Fields continues to look like one of the best QBs in college football. Ryan Day has handled his 1st year starter perfectly. Ari isn't impressed by Penn State's speed and thinks it could be a... Show more

Ohio State sleepwalks in New Jersey and beats Rutgers 56-21. Justin Fields continues to look like one of the best QBs in college football. Ryan Day has handled his 1st year starter perfectly. Ari isn't impressed by Penn State's speed and thinks it could be a blowout. Vegas is in agreement and set the line at -18. The guys play out some different CFB Playoff scenarios.

According to oddsmakers, Ohio State is officially the favorite to win the National Championship. The Florida State head coaching job is now open and USC will potentially come open as well. Would former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer consider taking either job?

According to oddsmakers, Ohio State is officially the favorite to win the National Championship. The Florida State head coaching job is now open and USC will potentially come open as well. Would former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer consider taking either job?

Ari & Bill compare the 2013 recruiting class (the base for the 2014 championship) to the 2017 recruiting class (the base for this team). The guys also talk about playoff scenarios for Ohio State, reset the over/under for Chase Young sacks and craft the ideal sandwich.

Ari & Bill compare the 2013 recruiting class (the base for the 2014 championship) to the 2017 recruiting class (the base for this team). The guys also talk about playoff scenarios for Ohio State, reset the over/under for Chase Young sacks and craft the ideal sandwich.

Ohio State defensive end Chase Young is getting Heisman love from the national media. Can he realistically win it? The College Football Playoff Selection Committee will release its first rankings of the season on November 5th. Will the Buckeyes be #1? Is Penn... Show more

Ohio State defensive end Chase Young is getting Heisman love from the national media. Can he realistically win it? The College Football Playoff Selection Committee will release its first rankings of the season on November 5th. Will the Buckeyes be #1? Is Penn State or Michigan more of a threat to OSU's unbeaten season?

Ari & Bill debate about how much juice there is for this game. Also, the guys dissect Justin Fields' throwing ability, how OSU might use its linebackers against Wisconsin and best fast foods to eat while driving.

Ari & Bill debate about how much juice there is for this game. Also, the guys dissect Justin Fields' throwing ability, how OSU might use its linebackers against Wisconsin and best fast foods to eat while driving.

Ohio State will face its most difficult test vs Wisconsin, even though the Badgers just lost to Illinois. The guys examine how the race for the Big Ten Championship is shaping up in the East & the West. Plus, would Buckeyes fans rather lose to Michigan and win... Show more

Ohio State will face its most difficult test vs Wisconsin, even though the Badgers just lost to Illinois. The guys examine how the race for the Big Ten Championship is shaping up in the East & the West. Plus, would Buckeyes fans rather lose to Michigan and win the National Championship or beat Michigan and fail to make the playoff?

Ari Wasserman and Bill Landis discuss Georgia's loss to South Carolina and the poor play of QB Jake Fromm. Is former UGA QB and now Ohio State starter Justin Fields the better option at QB? Will another transfer QB win the Heisman? Ohio State is a 28 point... Show more

Ari Wasserman and Bill Landis discuss Georgia's loss to South Carolina and the poor play of QB Jake Fromm. Is former UGA QB and now Ohio State starter Justin Fields the better option at QB? Will another transfer QB win the Heisman? Ohio State is a 28 point favorite over Northwestern.

Ari is headed to New York for a wedding and Bill has a date with his couch on Saturday. What are you doing during Ohio State's open week? The guys answer your questions during this subscriber only episode.

Ari is headed to New York for a wedding and Bill has a date with his couch on Saturday. What are you doing during Ohio State's open week? The guys answer your questions during this subscriber only episode.

Ohio State is 6-0 and the #3 team in the country. Who has been the MVP for the Buckeyes so far this season? Chase Young is on pace for 17 sacks. Justin Fields looks like a veteran during his 1st year as a starter. J.K Dobbins and Master Teague III is a great... Show more

Ohio State is 6-0 and the #3 team in the country. Who has been the MVP for the Buckeyes so far this season? Chase Young is on pace for 17 sacks. Justin Fields looks like a veteran during his 1st year as a starter. J.K Dobbins and Master Teague III is a great one-two punch in the backfield. Ryan Day is officially in the hunt for a National Championship during his 1st season as Ohio State Head Coach.

After watching Michigan get dominated by Wisconsin, the guys discuss whether Ohio State knows who they are like the Badgers do. On the field, Justin Fields allows Ohio State to run the offense Ryan Day wants to. Off the field, Urban Meyer set up a program... Show more

After watching Michigan get dominated by Wisconsin, the guys discuss whether Ohio State knows who they are like the Badgers do. On the field, Justin Fields allows Ohio State to run the offense Ryan Day wants to. Off the field, Urban Meyer set up a program philosophy for Ryan Day to carry on. What would have happened if Ohio State offered Nebraska QB Adrian Martinez? Ari talks about his latest piece on The Athletic. Vegas says the Buckeyes are a 2 TD favorite over the Cornhuskers. Ari makes a bold prediction.

Ohio State is getting some serious love from the national media. Which playoff matchup would have better storylines, Ohio State vs. Oklahoma or Ohio State vs. Georgia? Ryan Day is 3 games into his debut season as Ohio State Head Coach. How does he compare to... Show more

Ohio State is getting some serious love from the national media. Which playoff matchup would have better storylines, Ohio State vs. Oklahoma or Ohio State vs. Georgia? Ryan Day is 3 games into his debut season as Ohio State Head Coach. How does he compare to Urban Meyer and what does the future hold for the program while he is at the helm?

Ohio State dominated Cincinnati at home 42-0. Is this 2019 Buckeyes team better than the 2014 team that won the College Football Playoff National Championship? If you were a defensive coordinator, how would you scheme against Justin Fields and the offense? Show more

Ohio State dominated Cincinnati at home 42-0. Is this 2019 Buckeyes team better than the 2014 team that won the College Football Playoff National Championship? If you were a defensive coordinator, how would you scheme against Justin Fields and the offense? Indiana has been a tricky team for Ohio State, so the focus can't let up heading into Week 3. The number is set at -15...

The guys are confused about Ohio State's opening win vs. FAU. The offense scored 4 quick TDs but went to sleep for the next 2 quarters. Ari still needs to see more out of QB Justin Fields to believe he will live up to the hype. Bill saw natural growing pains... Show more

The guys are confused about Ohio State's opening win vs. FAU. The offense scored 4 quick TDs but went to sleep for the next 2 quarters. Ari still needs to see more out of QB Justin Fields to believe he will live up to the hype. Bill saw natural growing pains for a young QB and an offensive coaching staff that went vanilla. Is Ari too negative? The defense was phenomenal and Chase Young was dominant. Ohio State is a 17-point-favorite in Week 2 vs. Cincinnati and former Buckeyes coach Luke Fickell.

Ari and Bill play a game of over/under for the 2019 season with J.K Dobbins rushing yards, Chase Young sacks and more. The guys preview Saturday's game vs. FAU and make predictions. Will the Buckeyes cover the 27 point spread? Lane Kiffin thinks so! Plus,... Show more

Ari and Bill play a game of over/under for the 2019 season with J.K Dobbins rushing yards, Chase Young sacks and more. The guys preview Saturday's game vs. FAU and make predictions. Will the Buckeyes cover the 27 point spread? Lane Kiffin thinks so! Plus, preseason college football playoff picks.

What are realistic expectations for new Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day in year 1? Is it a failure if the Buckeyes don't make the CFB Playoff? Georgia transfer Justin Fields won the QB competition during fall camp, will he live up to the 5-star hype? The guys... Show more

What are realistic expectations for new Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day in year 1? Is it a failure if the Buckeyes don't make the CFB Playoff? Georgia transfer Justin Fields won the QB competition during fall camp, will he live up to the 5-star hype? The guys break down the schedule and take a macro look at the 2019 season.

Coming soon to The Athletic! Ari Wasserman and Bill Landis discuss Ohio State football and recruiting every Monday & Friday. From Ohio Stadium to the Woody Hayes Athletic Center and all the highways connecting Big Ten country, they cover the most important... Show more

Coming soon to The Athletic! Ari Wasserman and Bill Landis discuss Ohio State football and recruiting every Monday & Friday. From Ohio Stadium to the Woody Hayes Athletic Center and all the highways connecting Big Ten country, they cover the most important stories surrounding one of the biggest programs in college football.

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